Adaptation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV) for Vietnam |
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Authors: | Hoang-Minh Dang Bahr Weiss Amie Pollack Minh Cao Nguyen |
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Institution: | (1) CRISP Psychology Center, School of Education, Vietnam National University, Phong 203, Nha C0, 182 Luong The Vinh Street, Hanoi, Vietnam;(2) Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA |
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Abstract: | Intelligence testing is used for many purposes including identification of children for proper educational placement (e.g.,
children with learning disabilities, or intellectually gifted students), and to guide education by identifying cognitive strengths
and weaknesses so that teachers can adapt their instructional style to students’ specific learning styles. Most of the research
involving intelligence tests has been conducted in highly developed Western countries Yet the need for intelligence testing
is as or even more important in developing countries. The present study, conducted through the Vietnam National University
Clinical Psychology CRISP Center, focused on the cultural adaptation of the WISC-IV intelligence test for Vietnam. We report on (a) the adaptation process
including the translation, cultural analysis and modifications involved in adaptation, (b) present results of two pilot studies,
and (c) describe collection of the standardization sample and results of analyses with the standardization sample, with the
goal of sharing our experience with other researchers who may be involved in or interested in adapting or developing IQ tests
for non-Western, non-English speaking cultures. |
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